Do you want to learn more and get deeper involved in diving.  Then why not come and take our BSAC internships from Ocean Diver all the way through to Dive Leader.  Understand more and learn to dive in our tropical setting with the opportunity to branch out in to deeper diving and even boat handling.  As a BSAC Centre of Excellence we keep to the high standards put forward by BSAC while providing a fun and hard working environment in which to progress your diving knowledge.

We offer a full package with accomodation and equipment included at the best possible price.  With a wide variety of places to stay and quality facilities all within a short distance we can provide the best possible environment in which to progress in the dive industry and all at one of the busiest diving destinations in the world. Koh Tao is recognised as the no.1 learning centre for divers produces the highest number of certified divers per year anywhere in the world.

The full internship comes at an all inclusive price of  THB 137,500, but if you have already completed some sections of the intern we can tailor the package to your requirments. Please contact us for further information regarding this.  A detailed breakdown of the intership package is as follows.

OCEAN DIVER

Welcome to the world of BSAC!

The Ocean Diver is the entry level course into the BSAC system.  This course aims to teach you the basics of diving theory and safe practices.  You will experience the underwater world using scuba down to 20m.  You also have the opportunity to use different gas blends to help maximise your time and enjoyment underwater.

The course scheduele is as follows;

Day 1;

Afternoon

• Ocean Diver Theory 1 - Ocean Diver Training Introduction to the BSAC branch.
• Ocean Diver Theory 2 – Diving equipment and dive signals Basic understanding of equipment and signals used by the diver in the underwater environment.
• Ocean Diver Theory 3 -  The body and the effects of diving Have a basic understanding of the body mechanisms, metabolism, respiration , circulation and the effects of air and pressure on these functions.

Day 2;

Morning

• Ocean Diver Theory 4 - Planning to go diving How to plan a dive and the use of BSAC decompression tables.
• Ocean Diver Theory 5 – Going Diving The importance of the buddy system and diver conduct underwater.

Afternoon

• Sheltered Water Lessons 1-5 – Getting comfortable and competent in the use of scuba equipment and preparation for the open water environment.

Day 3;

Morning

• Ocean Diver Theory 6 – What happens if ……..Understanding that anticipating and reacting to problems is part if training and dive planning.
• Ocean Diver Theory 7 – Enjoying your diving The different types of diving and points of interest for you the diver.

Afternoon

• Open Water lessons 1, 2, 3 – 3 dives in depths ranging from 6-10m in a protected environment.

Day 4;

Morning

• Open Water Lessons 4 – 5 – The last 2 dives ranging from 12-20m. For added safety Nitrox mixes 32% and 36% can be used.

Afternoon

• Ocean Diver Theory Exam – Short test on theory learnt during the course followed by certification and logging of dives.

SPORTS DIVER

Time to broaden your horizons BSAC divers.  The sports diver programme aims to further your diving knowledge and development by introducing you to to the use of different equipment such as DSMB’s and distance lines, improving your rescue skills and the planning and execution of both no-stop and decompression dives, including dive leading!

Day 1;

Morning

• Sports Diver Theory 1 - Sport diving Introduction to the course and the role of the sports diver within a team.
• Sports Diver Theory 2 - Diver Rescue Expanding knowledge with regard to diver rescue and the role of sports diver within that framework.
• Sports Diver Theory 3 - Equipment and Techniques Introducing new equipment and their role within different types of diving.

Afternoon

• Sheltered Water Lesson – Rescue Skills Practice in a confined environment of CBL’s, towing and provision of Rescue Breaths to unconcious divers on the surface.
• Open Water Lesson 1 – (Optional Refresher) or Rescue Skills (6m)
• Sports Diver Practical Lesson (Dry) – Assistant Dive Manager.

Day 2;

Morning

• Sports Diver Theory 4 - Deeper diving Learning the effects of different gases such as Oxygen and Nitrogen under pressure and potential problems at increased depth.
• Sports Diver Theory 5 – Breathing gas planning The importance of gas planning and the nessecity of a suitable reserve with which to return to the surface.
• Sports Diver Theory 6 – Going Diving The role of the dive leader and an introdution to rebreathers as well as futher options for continuing your dive career.

Afternoon

• Open Water Lesson 2 – SMB Dive The use of and hazards when using an SMB on a dive. (15-20m)
• Open Water lesson 3 - Simulated Decompression Dive Planning and conduct on a dive with simulated decompression and the use of distance lines. (12-20m)

Day 3;

Morning

• Sports Diver Theory Assesment – Short exam on topics covered in theory lessons.

Afternoon

• Open Water Lesson 4 – Compass and DSMB Dive Covering the following of bearings using a compass and the use of DSMB to mark position on dive. (15-20m)
• Open Water Lesson 5 – Dive Leading The planning, preparation, briefing and leading of a dive. (15-20m)
• Certification and logging of dives.

Day 4;

• Depth Experience Dive 25m (optional)
• Depth Experience Dive 30m (optional)

Day 5;

• Depth Experience Dive 35m (optional)

Part 2; 20 logged dives. Price THB 14,000 or THB 700 per dive

DIVE LEADER

Are you ready for added responsibility and deeper more complex diving?, well the Dive Leader package is for you!  Through this course we aim to improve the Dive Leading techniques learnt on the Sports Diver course as well as furthering your experience of different conditions at greater depths.  We also aim to show you how to develop your role as a Dive Leader in rescue situations by introducing Oxygen administration and incident management.  The package here is working over a 4 week period but can be modified to suit the needs of the student if necessary.

Course Schedule;

Week 1;

• Introduction, orientation, paperwork and pack.
• Check dive if nescessary
• Self study of manuel and course notes.
• Theory lessons 1 – 8; The Role of the Dive Leader, Basic Life Support, Oxygen and Diving Incidents, Casaulty Assessment, Oxygen Administration Equipment, Oxygen Administration in Practice, Use of Oxygen Administration Equipment, Dive Planning.
• Open WaterLessons 1 – 4; DSMB Deployment, Dive Leading Demonstration, Dive Leading Practice, Shot Recovery by Simple Lift.

Week 2;

• Self Study of manual and study notes
• Theory Lessons 8 – 12; Dive Planning, Rescue Management Part 1, Helicopter Operations, Rescue Management Part 2, The Role of the Dive Manager.
• Open Water Lessons 5 – 7; Rescue Management Scenario’s, Diving and Rescue Skills Review, Rescue Skills Review,
• Dry Practical Lesson 1; Dive Management 1.

Week 3;

• Dry Practical Lessons 2; Dive Management Part 2.
• Dive Leader Theory Exam
• Additional Logged Dives (20 Total), 6 Boat Dives, 8 Dive Leading Dives, 10 Dive Leading Dives.

Week 4;

• Additional Logged Dives (Total 20)

**This is an outline, however the course can be modified if necessary. For example if you are short on time the 7 Open Water Lessons can be taken off the 20 Logged Dives at the end of the course.

Course Prerequisities;

Sports Diver, 20 logged dives post Sports Diver course.

Course Breakdown;

Part 1 – 12 Theory Lessons and Exam

7 Open Water Lessons

2 Dry Practical Lessons (Dive Marshalling)

Part 2 – 6 Boat Dives

8 Dive Leading Dives

10 Dives deeper than 25m

This is a basic outline for the courses, but allowing for days off and other activthe internship is run over a two and a half to three month period. Modifications can be made to cater for individual needs. If needed we can provide assisstance with visa’s and details on how to get to Koh Tao. For any other information please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to help. Look forward to hearing from you soon.